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Cassell will be Traded for cash and future 2nd rounder

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by shastarocket, Feb 17, 2009.

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  1. shastarocket

    shastarocket Contributing Member

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    The Sacramento Kings agreed in principle to a deal with the Boston Celtics on Monday night, a league source told ESPN.com. The Celtics will send Sam Cassell and cash to the Kings for a future second-round pick.


    Barring any changes overnight, the deal is expected to be finalized Tuesday afternoon with the league office.

    The deal helps the Celtics by removing Cassell's salary from the team's luxury-tax computations. The Kings give up virtually nothing to do it as the pick is heavily protected. Furthermore, another league source says the deal could pave the way for the Celtics to add another player to their roster prior to the playoffs. The Celtics had a maximum of 15 players on their current roster.

    Cassell hasn't played a game for the Celtics this season, but he's been an important veteran voice in the lockerroom. While it's unclear what the Kings will do with Cassell, most likely they'll waive him.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3912402

    :confused:
     
    #1 shastarocket, Feb 17, 2009
  2. Chamillionaire

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    doesn't make any sense for either of the teams. :confused:
     
    #2 Chamillionaire, Feb 17, 2009
  3. Nolocke

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    The Celtics just lost their Championship.
     
    #3 Nolocke, Feb 17, 2009
  4. Nolocke

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    Looks like the Celtics are getting ready to get a couple of players. They cutting the roster down.
     
    #4 Nolocke, Feb 17, 2009
  5. tiger0330

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    Where is the Tinman post asking Morey to sign Sam to be our backup PG. :)
     
    #5 tiger0330, Feb 17, 2009
  6. worzel gummidge

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    Kings made some cash.
     
    #6 worzel gummidge, Feb 17, 2009
  7. shastarocket

    shastarocket Contributing Member

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    I'd hate for this to turn into one of those trade a player, and sign him back once he clears waivers kind of deals.
     
    #7 shastarocket, Feb 17, 2009
  8. baller4life315

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    I presume he'll retire before ever wearing a Kings uniform. Am I wrong?
     
    #8 baller4life315, Feb 17, 2009
  9. AntiSonic

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    Bring Horry and Cassell back so they can retire as Rockets. Feel good story of the year!
     
    #9 AntiSonic, Feb 17, 2009
  10. worzel gummidge

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    That's not possible. Cassell would have to sit out 30 days before he can re-sign with the Celtics. In order to be eligible for the playoffs he has to be signed before March 1st.

    Celtics either have a free agent they're going to sign or are making room for a 2 for 1 trade.
     
    #10 worzel gummidge, Feb 17, 2009
  11. shastarocket

    shastarocket Contributing Member

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    ah, thanks for the insight!
     
    #11 shastarocket, Feb 17, 2009
  12. tinman

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    Sam will be playing ball with some squad, the Celtics are up to something.
     
    #12 tinman, Feb 17, 2009
  13. lalala902102001

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    So if the Kings waive Sam he can sign with anybody right?
     
    #13 lalala902102001, Feb 17, 2009
  14. Pringles

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    Yea, except for the Kings or Celtics.
     
    #14 Pringles, Feb 17, 2009
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    Bring in Cassell!
     
    #15 AroundTheWorld, Feb 17, 2009
  16. A_3PO

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    After the Kings waive him, I guess Sam will go back to the Celts in some capacity other than as a player. He won't have a front row seat during games but off the floor nothing will change. He will continue traveling with the team.
     
    #16 A_3PO, Feb 17, 2009
  17. airbulllard

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    yeah he'll be waived and probably join as an assistant coach for the rest of the season with the celtics. he was serving in that capacity anyway, i believe.

    this way he won't have to dress out for games, not sure that he was doing so before anyway.
     
    #17 airbulllard, Feb 17, 2009
  18. KingCheetah

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    Yes, make this happen -- practically guarantees a championship.
     
    #18 KingCheetah, Feb 17, 2009
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    I wonder if the Kings ARE actively shopping Udrih with a few players for an injured player. Maybe they need bodies on the court? :confused:
     
    #19 candlegreen, Feb 17, 2009
  20. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Cassel worn out his welcome on the bench.
     
    #20 REEKO_HTOWN, Feb 17, 2009
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